Threads of Grace

Heather Brady

Every third Friday, the gentle hum of our sewing machines fills the room, mingled with laughter, prayer, and the steady rhythm of scissors cutting fabric. Around the tables sit women of all ages, joined together by a simple desire: to use the skills God has given us to bless others. We are Stitching Sisters—a ministry where fellowship and purpose are stitched into every seam. Some of us sew blankets for local organizations, others piece together items for international mission projects. Each finished piece becomes more than fabric— it becomes a gift of love. We pray over every item, asking God to use it so the receiver might experience His care and compassion. As 1 Peter 4:10 reminds us: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” That’s exactly what happens here. Not only are we creating with our hands, but we are also building friendships, mentoring across generations, and lifting each other up in prayer. Sometimes, on our own, it can feel like our small contribution won’t make much of a difference. But together, in just a short time, we look at the piles of finished projects ready to be donated, and we see how God multiplies what we offer when we do it in community. In every stitch, we find joy. In every gathering, we share fellowship. And in every gift sent out, we pass on the love of Christ—from our hands to theirs.